Are you looking to disable parental controls on your Virgin Media TV? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a simple and comprehensive guide.
To turn off parental controls on Virgin Media TV, press Home on the remote, navigate to Help & Settings, select Parental Controls, enter your PIN, choose Request a PIN, and finally, select Do not request a PIN.
We will delve deeper into the process, providing more information on managing parental controls, hiding adult channels, and adjusting PIN settings for recordings.
Turning Off Parental Controls on Virgin Media TV
To deactivate Parental Controls on your Virgin Media TV, follow these easy steps:
- Press the Home button on your remote control.
- Select Help & Settings.
- Choose Parental Controls.
- Enter your four-digit PIN.
- Select Request a PIN.
- Tick the option for Do not request a PIN.
Once completed, parental controls will be disabled on your Virgin Media TV. However, you may still want to set up your Virgin Media PIN code for added security.
Managing Parental Controls in Popular Apps
Many apps available on Virgin Media TV come with their own parental control options and settings. For example, Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video each have their own set of parental controls that need to be adjusted separately. Ensure that you familiarize yourself with these settings to maintain control over content access.
Hiding Adult Channels
If you want to hide adult channels on your Virgin Media TV, follow these steps:
- Press Home on the remote.
- Select Help & Settings.
- Choose Parental Controls.
- Enter your PIN.
- Select Hide Adult Channels.
- Confirm by selecting Hide Adult Channels again.
To unhide adult channels, you will need to follow the same steps and disable the Hide Adult Channels option.
Locking and Unlocking Channels
To lock or unlock channels on your Virgin Media TV, do the following:
- Press Home on the remote.
- Select Help & Settings.
- Choose Parental Controls.
- Enter your PIN.
- Select Lock channels.
- Highlight the channel.
- Press OK on the remote.
- Go to Use these settings.
- Press OK.
PIN Check for Recordings
To disable PIN requests when playing recordings from MyShows, follow these steps:
- Press Home on the remote.
- Select Help & Settings.
- Choose Parental Controls.
- Enter your current PIN.
- Select Request a PIN to Watch Recordings.
- Choose Do not request a PIN.
Please note that this setting will not apply to movies with a 12+ rating.
By following this guide, you’ll be able to disable parental controls on your Virgin Media TV and adjust the settings for apps, channels, and recordings to suit your preferences. Always remember to keep your PIN secure and update your settings as needed to maintain control over your viewing experience.
